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Jujutsu classes with Guest-Sensei Charles De Meillon from February 5th, 2025.

Goju-ryu Karate
Goju-ryu (剛柔流) is a traditional Okinawan style of karate founded by Chōjun Miyagi (1888–1953). The term Goju-ryu actually means “hard-soft style”, which refers to the closed hand techniques (hard) and open hand techniques and circular movements (soft) that comprise this martial art. Goju-ryu incorporates both circular and linear movements, combining hard striking attacks such as kicks and close hand punches with softer open hand circular techniques for attacking, blocking, and controlling the opponent, including locks, grappling, takedowns, and throws. Major emphasis is given to breathing correctly in all of the katas but particularly in the Sanchin and Tensho kata.

Seishi Teppei Jujutsu Kai
The Seishi Teppei Jujutsu Kai is an international martial arts organization committed to preserving and teaching a classical system of jūjutsu with a lineage spanning over a century outside of Japan. Our school emphasizes a functional and effective approach to combat while maintaining the integrity of the traditions within our system. We actively conduct research into both our historical background and martial traditions, imparting a comprehensive understanding of bujutsu to our students.
More info: www.jujutsukai.com

Training
Our trainings take place in our Dojo at Sperrstrasse 44, 4057 Basel (take tram #8 from railway station SBB to Kaserne, then walk approx. 200m), according to the following schedule:
Karate | Jujutsu | ||
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Children | Adults | Adults | |
Monday | 17:00 - 18:20 | 18:30 - 20:20 | --- |
Wednesday | 17:00 - 18:20 | --- | 18:30 - 20:30 |
Thursday | 17:00 - 18:20 | 18:30 - 20:20 | --- |
Friday | --- | --- | 18:30 - 20:30 |
Saturday | --- | --- | 09:00 - 11:00 |
If there is a bank holiday on the training day, check the News section here or our Facebook page for information.

Teachers
- Jozef Chocholacek (Karate)
4th dan (black belt grade) Goju-ryu karate. Started with karate in 1989 in Zvolen, Slovakia, got his 1st to 3rd dan in Brno, Czech republic, where he also worked as a trainer in the Taro kan karate team, and as Secretary general of the Czech Goju-ryu Karate Federation. Moved to Switzerland in 2012, founded the Koshinkan Basel in 2017 with two other karate enthusiasts. Awarded the 4th dan by Taira Masaji Hanshi in October 2019, and the "Shibu" (an official representative) title in February 2023.
- Javier Lillo Camacho (Karate)
2nd dan Goju-Ryu karate and 5th dan in kobudo. Started with karate in 1988, when he was 5 years old, with Choyu Hentona Hanshi. He began teaching karate classes for kids in 1999, in different schools in Madrid. In 2013 he opened his own dojo Shinubi II in Madrid, teaching classes for all ages. Javier has official qualifications as both karate (Karate Trainer Level 2, by F.M.K., Madrid Karate Federation) and sport Trainer (T.S.E.A.S., literally “Higher Technician in Teaching and Socio-Sport Animation”, by Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid). In August 2024 he moved to Basel, where he joined the Koshinkan Basel dojo.
- Charles De Meillon (Jujutsu)
Charles De Meillon began jūjutsu in 2007 and currently serves as the head of Seishi Teppei Jujutsu Kai’s European activities. He has received permission to transmit the ryū from Guy Taylor, the current head of the system, with whom he remains in close contact. In addition, he is one of the few people worldwide capable of transmitting this unique ryūha.
His pedagogy focuses on applying classical bujutsu concepts to contemporary combative scenarios while preserving the art’s historical authenticity. He is dedicated to teaching and transmitting the system, honoring its lineage, and ensuring its enduring relevance and effectiveness in the modern world.

The Club
Koshinkan means in Japanese the House of Old and New, i.e. the place, where Old and New meets. And that is exactly what we want to be: a place where the Old, traditional Okinawan karate, meets the New - a modern training approach based on physiology, biomechanics, and HAPV-theory.
We are a small club, established in 2017 by members of the Basel Goju-ryu Meetup after 9 months of regular trainings. We are open for new members from 14 years* of age, both beginners and experienced karate practitioners are welcome. Contact us or just come by for a free probe training.
We are a Shibu-dojo (official representative) of the Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyukai.
* The limit is not absolutelly strict, but we are not yet ready to accept children. Teaching children requires different training methods, and it would be virtually impossible to combine methods for children with methods for adults. The result would be dissatisfaction for all.

 
Monthly fees
- Adults: 100 CHF
- Students: 60 CHF
- Juniors (14-17): 50 CHF
- Children (under 14): 50 CHF
Jujutsu classes are paid separately, 120 CHF / month.

Contact
- E-mail:
- info@koshinkan.ch (Karate)
- E-mail:
- teppeikai.schweiz@gmail.com (Jujutsu)
- Phone:
- +41 78 881 12 08 (Jozef)
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